Production Group Leader

Summary/Objective

The Group Leader oversees the manufacturing and plant operations on a shift basis with direct responsibility for specific work teams and larger projects receiving support and direction from the Operations Manager in compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. This position is also responsible for developing the culture through coaching and supporting the work area team structure.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Department Duties

• Ensure work area teams follow the continuous improvement framework in the areas of Safety, Food Safety Quality and Productivity when conducting Daily Management Meetings
• Develop a culture of accelerated continuous improvement utilizing standard work, problem identification, A3 problem solving, and decision making at the level of execution
• Work with other group and team leaders, both operational and functional, to identify, prioritize and resolve issues between the teams
• Responsible for leading operational improvements in the assigned work area teams
• Develop the leadership capabilities of work area team leaders with formal bi-weekly coaching, goal setting, training and timely completion of performance reviews
• Support team leader in developing and maintaining standard work, implementing and following defined standards
• Primary liaison between floor personnel and management
• Stay current with industry trends and technology
• Live and promote our vision and mission
• Provide support to improve quality excellence, food safety, and product development efforts, cooperating closely with the quality control team
• Follow work practices that align with and support the negotiated collective bargaining agreement
• Other duties as assigned

• Ensure appropriate implementation and management of Safety and Food Safety Quality GMP’s
• Ensure that we adhere to all state and federal regulations in the areas of safety and food safety quality
• Ensure that we follow all company and customer standards
• Work with teams to set goals to improve and demonstrate meaningful improvements in Safety, Food Safety Quality, and Productivity

• Responsible for improving the cost position of the assigned work teams preventing or eliminating issues including overtime, labor efficiency, shrink, energy consumption, etc. with an expected annual savings goal of 3%
• Responsible for identifying annual capital improvements and creating appropriate business cases to justify investment
• Prioritize and manage top improvement goals and projects to ensure appropriate support from shared services like preventative maintenance, scheduling, and supply chain

Required Duties of all Associates

• Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)
• Understand and execute the principles of the company’s Operational Excellence program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities
• Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company
• Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety, food safety and food quality

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organization skills, including written and oral presentation skills
• Strong time management skills
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Confidentiality is a must
• Must be insurable by company standards
• Strong organizational and influential leadership skills - managing and empowering personnel or teams
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment

• Work to communicate and execute the business goals and mission statement
• Develop and execute a culture of continuous improvement through use of clear prioritization, problem solving and empowerment
• In conjunction with the Human Resources Department and Plant Manager, develop and execute annual training and skill development with associates
• Collaborate…